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Dimension Based Evaluation
Current Affairs Week (2) Dimensions
Dimensions to prepare
1):Challenges to US-led global system—Pakistan's strategic positioning and prospects
amidst changing dynamics of global power
a):Multipolarity and new power centres like Russia,China,Iran,BRICS,and North Korea—
Implications for the ongoing setups of IMF,WTO,and security dynamics—Role of Russia-
China Axis to challenge hegemony of the US in space,technology and military prowess.How
Russia and China influence Middle East countries like Syria by supporting Bashar al-
Assad's regime.BRI as a challenge to provide an alternative for global trade route.
b):Iran and North Korea alliances with China and Russia to counter US security interest in
Asia-Pacific region—Iran's oil trade with China,and military cooperation with Russia while
North Korea's military aid with Russia and China—Role of these axis to disrupt American
hegemony in security paradigm in Asia-pacific regions.
c):Role of BRICS to deal with Trump's tariffs—new roles of global governance and
responsible alternative to the American hegemony—how BRICS can pave the ways of
regionalisation against the protectionism.Futuristic analysis of the New Development Bank
and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank by China to deal with the international
framework of World Bank and IMF.Is it possible for BRICS to reform international financial
system—introducing new economic paradigm and shifts?
d):How post-colonial states still struggle for identity,and sovereignty i.e Structural
Adjustment Programs undermine sovereignty in the Global South.How America utilised
WTO to employ unilateral trade policies instead of multilateral diplomacy.China has
surpassed US as the world's largest economy by purchasing power parity (PPP)—decline of
US dollar and China's digital currency.
2):How Pakistan can manage its national interests in the realm of changing world
order and global Great-Power competition:
a):Balancing U.S. and China strategic rivalry—Strengthen its role in Indo-Pacific security
setup i.e QUAD.
b):Provide pathways for Geo-Economic Diplomacy and enhance its position as a trade and
energy corridors linking Central Asia,China,and the Middle East.Expand maritime security
setup.Provide regional connectivity mechanisms to reconstruct Afghanistan and provide
pathways for China's BRI,focus on infrastructure development and connectivity projects.
c):Digitally transform country through digital banking,decentralisation of
economy,integration of innovation and research in cybersecurity infrastructure.
d):Solving and creating a consensus among multiple stakeholders and institutions for
diffusing tensions in different regions based on ethnicity,language and local identities for
ensuring domestic stability.
e):National security through advanced defence technologies and cyber capabilities.
f):Economic diplomacy and growth —invest in human capital development.Regional trade
integration.
3):National Security Challenges During Hybrid Warfare—How Intelligence Should
Work for Pakistan
a):Why intelligence is important as the first line of defense in the National Security
Hierarchy
b):Hybrid Warfare—Diversified conflict modes, combined conventional with irregular cyber
warfare
c):National security and hybrid warfare —How hybrid warfare focuses on influencing
cognitions of the targeted population in contrast to conventional wars where occupation of
geographical territories and annihilation of adversary's armed forces are primary objectives
d):Role of intelligence in the age of hybrid warfare—Pakistan should more focus on
Centralised Acquired Information Collection Centres to evaluate and receive information
for intelligence—Role of multi-disciplinary information for intelligence setups
e):Changing threat matrix in Pakistan—For example,natural resources
compromise,political instability,climate issues,economic volatility and ethnic disturbance.
Starting lines for such topics:
A nation’s power depends on its political stability, social cohesion, and economic
productivity.... an overarching synthesis must integrate political economy, military
policy, and defense strategy....fears of foreign threats are a consequence of both real
dangers in the external environment and ideological precepts, cultural symbols, and
mistaken images.
4):Economic Transformation of Pakistan Vision(2024-2035)
a):What should be the objectives of transformation for Pakistan's economic growth(For
example,increasing 10% renewable energy share,Reducing Inflation to 6%,Expanding
Freelancing Gig Economy to USD 5 Billion)
b):URAAN—A new model framework adopted by Pakistan's Government to boost economic
growth—5 Pillars of URAAN(Exports-Intensive Model,Equity-Led,E-Pakistan,Energy Critical
Infrastructure,Environment-Friendly).
c):How the export sector should be boosted in Pakistan for economic growth–History of
exports-led economic growth in Pakistan,Investment to GDP ratio deficit.Obstacles to the
exports-sector of Pakistan(Like SMEs face low accessibility to capital which led to growth
deficit and globally outnumbered competition), Large firms over-focused on the local
markets and limited exposure to international growth, Low-Value products in the
manufacturing sector, and others) How to increase export-focused products through IT and
services.
d):How to solve our export-led problems —Improve productivity,quality and
innovation.Expand and Diversify product reach and design.How to promote Small and
medium-scale enterprises by targeting skill development and financing SMEs
e):How to improve the soft and social image of Pakistan's brand and reliability —Brand
Development Centre should be developed and other measures to encourage local
enterprises.
5):How to Build an E-Pakistan Future
a):Profile of Pakistan's E-Potential—192M cellphone users,180% IT exports Growth in the
Last 5 years,135M broadband subscribers penetration and 75k IT graduates every year.
b):Obstacles to E-Pakistan–Limited e-government Infrastructure,Internet Blockage for
Political Causes,Skills deficit in emerging Blockchain,Data Cloud and Internet Critical
infrastructure
c): Prospects to be considered —Increase IT graduates to 200k per year,Initiate 1000
startups through the National Incubation Centre,Establish One Unicorn Company and
100MN mobile service subscribers
d):Solutions—Promote Internet of Everything,Develop Startups and Funding
Ecosystem,Venture Capital promotion,Promote GiG Economy,Provide High-Speed
connectivity,AI research and development,and others
6):Climate-Friendly Pakistan's Economic Growth
a):REDD+ Initiative for Carbon Sequestration
b):Carbon Finance Framework,Integrated Flood Risk Management Program (IFRM) and
Improving Air Quality
c):Water Scarcity—Agriculture Intensive 94% of supply and Unsustainable practices –How
to conserve water.
Link how climate adaptation can help to save and promote economic growth
7):Energy and Infrastructure for Economic Growth
a):How energy is wasted because of operational inefficiency —Transport(Over-reliance on
roads and no to railways infrastructure).Underutilisation of local coal reserves
b):Solutions—Utilise Pakistan's Mineral Potentials,Establish funds for infrastructure
development,transition into Green Energy solutions and others
8):Equity,Ethics and Empowerment
a):Inclusion of women workforce in the economic sector,skill empowerment,digital
inclusion and financial inclusion.Inefficiency of youth to meet modern standards and
demands of markets
b):Improve and expand access to education,provide social safety nets and social security,
and increase the functional capacity of youth. Provide avenues for development.
9):National Economic Transformation Drivers CPEC 2.O Five Corridors:Growth
Corridor,Livelihood Enhancing Corridor,Innovation Corridor,Green Corridor,Opening Up
Corridor (Research and incorporate with the Five E's Framework:Exports,Equity,E-
Pakistan,Environment,and Energy)
Source:Uraan Pakistan from Planning Development
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